George Jones – A Good Year for the Roses

About the song

“A Good Year for the Roses” is a country ballad written by Jerry Chesnut and originally recorded by American country singer George Jones. It was released in 1970 as the second single from his album “George Jones with Love”. The song reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song tells the story of a man who is going through a divorce. He is sitting in his living room, surrounded by the memories of his wife and their life together. He looks out the window and sees the roses that he planted for her, and he realizes that it is a good year for the roses.

The song is a powerful ballad about love, loss, and regret. Jones’s vocals are raw and emotional, and he delivers the song with a conviction that is both heartbreaking and believable. The song’s lyrics are simple but effective, and they paint a vivid picture of the pain and loneliness that the man is feeling.

“A Good Year for the Roses” is a classic country song that has stood the test of time. It is a song that will resonate with anyone who has ever experienced love, loss, or regret. The song is a testament to Jones’s talent as a singer and songwriter, and it is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.

Here are some additional details about the song:

• The song was written by Jerry Chesnut, who was a songwriter and record producer. Chesnut also wrote the songs “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” and “Hello Darlin’”.
• The song was recorded in 1970 at the Columbia Recording Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The session was produced by Billy Sherrill.
• The song was released as a single in 1970. It reached number two on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 88 on the Billboard Hot 100.
• The song has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, Merle Haggard, and Willie Nelson.
• The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999.

“A Good Year for the Roses” is a classic country song that is sure to continue to be enjoyed for many years to come. It is a song about love, loss, and regret, and it is delivered with raw emotion by George Jones. If you are a fan of country music, then you should definitely check out this song.

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Lyrics

“A Good Year For The Roses”

 

I can hardly bear the sight of lipstick
On the cigarettes there in the ashtray
Lyin’ cold the way you left them
At least your lips caressed them
While you packed

And a lip print on a half filled cup of coffee
That you poured and didn’t drink
But at least you thought you wanted it
That’s so much more than I can say for me

But what a good year for the roses
Many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin’
It’s funny, I don’t even care
And when you turned and walked away
And as the door behind you closes
The only thing I know to say
It’s been a good year for the roses

After three full years of marriage
It’s the first time that you
Haven’t made the bed
I guess the reason we’re not talkin’
There’s so little left to say
We haven’t said
While a million thoughts
Go runnin’ through my mind
I find I haven’t spoke a word
And from the bedroom those familiar sounds of our one baby’s cryin’
Goes unheard

But what a good year for the roses
Many blooms still linger there
The lawn could stand another mowin’
It’s funny, I don’t even care
And when you turned and walked away
And as the door behind you closes
The only thing I know to say
It’s been a good year for the roses